Discussion
The property of a substance to absorb moisture from the air on exposure is called
Answer: B
Deliquescence is the property of absorbing so much moisture from the air that the substance dissolves in it, forming a solution.
Calcium chloride and sodium hydroxide are deliquescent. The opposite is efflorescence, where a hydrated crystal loses its water to the air and crumbles to powder.
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